The AC Podcast

In this week’s episode our host, Claudia Day, is joined by Medical Doctor, Coach and Coach Trainer, Dr Tim Anstiss. They discuss Motivational Interviewing, which Tim describes as “not just effective, but efficient.”   Tim has 19 years of experience with this compassionate, caring and person-centred approach that focuses on the belief that the client has all the resources they need to move forward, they just need help getting unstuck. Learn some of the theory and science behind MI, what the principles and processes are, and how well it integrates with other approaches. You don’t have to be a coach to use this technique, but Tim knows how well it works as a coaching approach to help change people’s lives. He hopes that this discussion will encourage further investigation.   “Motivational Interviewing is an evidence-based conversation: over 2000 studies show it works.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-motivational-interviewing

In this week’s informative, lively podcast episode, our host, Claudia Day is joined by clinical and coaching psychologist Dr Suzy Green, founder and CEO of The Positivity Institute, to discuss solution-focused coaching.   Suzy shares her integrative approach using positive psychology, solution-focused and strength-based approaches. Learn what solution-focused coaching is in practice and hear it demonstrated in a short live coaching demo. Suzy explains the Hope Theory and why she believes it is integral to coaching. She shares the uses of a strength-based approach and provides a number of solution-focused questions to get you started. A great overview of a powerful coaching approach!   “Just because we are being solution-focused it doesn’t mean we’re not addressing the problem.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-solution-focused

Welcome to another podcast episode with the Association for Coaching: helping you uncover the deep insights, knowledge, tools and strategies you need to take your coaching practice to the next level.  In this week’s episode our host, Claudia Day, is joined by executive coach, author and academic, and leading expert Christian van Nieuwerburgh to discuss positive psychology coaching.   Learn about positive psychology coaching: the history and theories behind it, its impact, and using examples, how it can be applied in your coaching practice. Christian’s passion is infectious and will leave you curious to learn more about this effective, evidence-based coaching approach.   “Positive psychology is the science of optimal human functioning – human beings at their best.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-positive-psychology  

Professor of Applied Neuroscience, Patricia Riddell, joins our host Claudia Day, to explain why it is so important for coaches to understand and apply neuroscience techniques in coaching.   Patricia explains why understanding how we learn, remember, make decisions and create our own emotional responses can empower coaches to improve their practice and provide more effective coaching for clients. Learn how having knowledge of neuroscience has the power to help us persuade clients they can change, and to understand why they may not have. Enjoy listening to a live demo of applied neuroscience as our host is coached by Patricia. Improve your coaching skills and knowledge with this practical and informative conversation.   “I feel if you were a coach who didn’t know about neuroscience, you’d be like a mechanic who doesn’t know how a car works.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-applied-neuroscience

Welcome to our new podcast series on Coaching Tools – invaluable information for new or experienced coaches wanting to develop their practice. In this first episode, Jonathan Passmore, Qing Wang and Yi-Ling Lai join our host Claudia Day, to share their meta-analysis research and expertise on the effectiveness of integrative coaching.   Learn the distinction between eclectic and integrative coaching: why coaching practitioners need to be familiar with various coaching tools, the learning required, and how you can turn that into an integrative approach. They discuss how an integrative model supports the ‘whole person:’ relationships, behaviours, emotions, conscious and unconscious cognition as well as the environment and system they are in. An insightful, intelligent conversation between three experienced coaches and academics.   “Cognitive, relationships, self-awareness, behaviours, emotions; no one style of coaching can work on all this.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/coaching-tools-approaches-podcast-series-integrative-ecletic-coaching

In this bonus episode our host, Rob Lawrence, speaks to Dr Richard Hale about Action Learning. Bridging the gap between our Team Coaching series and our next series, Coaching Tools, this is a fascinating, thought-provoking conversation about a technique that can work alongside coaching and mentoring.   Learn what Action Learning is, its benefits and challenges, and its relevance in tackling organizational challenges of the future. Richard explains how, unlike other learning and development techniques, Action Learning takes place in the flow of work as a way of developing leadership capability. He shares his Action Learning Question method as applied to the business and public sectors. Described as “extremely relevant” this is a conversation you will want to hear!   “In Action Learning there is no learning without action and there is no action without learning.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-action-learning

In this special episode our host, Maxine Bell, is joined by Dr Declan Woods, the AC’s Global Head of Team Coaching Standards and Accreditation. Declan will be announcing the release date and lots of practical information about the AC’s brand-new Team Coaching Accreditation Scheme! This is a labour of love for Declan and the many others who have worked hard to create a practical scheme, for both individual practitioners and coach trainers. Learn why the scheme was created, what it is, who it is for and how you can prepare for it. The scheme involves research and collaboration across the globe to ensure it is diverse and suitable for all. Declan shares the many benefits and explains how you can find out more.  “The heart of the scheme is fitness to practice: the practical element of coaching teams.” - Declan Woods   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit:  www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-team-coaching-accreditation

In their final session together, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong complete their introduction to team coaching by discussing in more detail what change means and how that change can happen in a team coaching session.   Learn about Arnold Beisser’s ‘Paradoxical Theory of Change’  and three meta-skills that a coach can use to increase awareness and develop active experiments.   If you enjoyed this series, please tune in to our next episode to hear some exciting new developments and opportunities from the AC, for all team coaches and those who are considering becoming one. Not to be missed!   “How do we land that new-found awareness? Make use of it in service of change?”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-technology-change

In this podcast, Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong discuss the key considerations for coaches in preparing to coach a team. They emphasize the importance of self-awareness, evaluating team readiness, and assessing personal criteria. The speakers also explore the challenges faced by team coaches, including conflicting expectations and stakeholder agendas. Overall, they provide valuable insights and practical advice for team coaching readiness.

Learn about the importance of good contracting in episode four of our Team Coaching series with Georgina Woudstra and Allard de Jong. Together they explore what contracting is and talk about ‘Big C’ contracting which includes ‘the 6 P’s’ of purpose, practicalities, professional, power, psychology and partnership.   Georgina and Allard go on to explain the equally important ‘Little C’ contracting, discuss the use of Clare Pedrick’s STOKeRS model and the challenges for coaches in supporting decision-making in teams as well as the various models of contracting that can be used by team coaches. Enjoy this informative and thought-provoking episode.   “Too much contracting can stifle the process and too little can create problems.”   For the episode resources and guest bio, please visit: https://www.associationforcoaching.com/page/team-coaching-podcast-series-contracting-team-coaches